Jesper Jonsson makes his living with his hands. So when he almost lost a finger in a log-splitting accident in January, it threatened not only his career, but his livelihood. Jesper, a chef with an international reputation, owns and operates The Bistro restaurant in Meeker with his wife, San.
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RJH wrestlers take third in tournament
RANGELY I They may not have the big numbers, but they can still turn in a big performance. Rangely Junior High’s wrestlers placed third out of 15 in the team scoring at a tournament Saturday at Soroco.
WR Snowmobile Club will ride March 28
RBC I The White River Snowmobile Club Ride has been rescheduled for March 28. Snowmobilers will depart the Lost Creek Trailhead (Ripple Creek) on County Road 8 at 10 a.m. Riders can choose to stay on the trail, or explore the backwoods. Both groups will be led by a snowmobile[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely needs up-to-date health care
I would like to take a few minutes to relate the happenings of Dave’s accident on the morning of Feb. 19. The first thing I want to make clear is that this is not a political statement, but just a statement of fact.
Letter: Sheriff’s office should take over grade school
In reference to the controversy over what to do with the building when the school moves, it is the perfect solution to the needs of the county. The elementary school is the same decor as the courthouse, is large enough to house the entire RBC Sheriff’s Office, and it should[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago March 21, 1935 • Tagert Hardware Store sponsored a John Deere picture show and lecture in the Baer building next dor to the post office. • Farm census shows Rio Blanco County unchanged since 1930.
Meeker archery tournament results listed
MEEKER | Meeker Sportsman’s Club Indoor 3-D Archery Tournament Results. Youth — 1. Braden Reed, Lapoint, Utah; 2. Cole Koerner, Rifle, Colo.; 3. Jake Smith, Meeker, Colo.
Letter: Reader appreciates free obituary policy
I’ve wanted to send a huge thank-you to the newspaper for allowing the obituaries to be free. At such a difficult time, it was nice and reassuring to not have to pay an extra fee to let people know of our loss.
Letter: Loyann Hayes says thanks for prayers
I want to thank you all for your cards and prayers. Jerry is stable and starting to improve. He is at Trillium Specialty Hospital — East Valley, 215 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206. Thank you, the Hayes family.
Community gardeners set three meetings
RANGELY I The community gardening group is moving forward with more meetings during the month of March. So far, there are 10 gardeners in the group and five acres of land have been donated close to town with water.
Funeral homes get new names, new owners
RBC I Joseph Swiger’s a newcomer to Colorado. But, already, he feels at home here. “My wife and I were raised in a small town, and we like living in a small town,” Swiger said. “There’s a sign I’ve seen that says a small town is like a big family.[Read More…]
Fresh start for Cochran
RBC I Ran Cochran has been the local funeral home director serving Rio Blanco County for the past dozen years. And it has given him a unique perspective on the people and communities he has served. Cochran Memorial Chapels had offices in Meeker and Rangely.
